BIRCHWOOD-based bookmaker Betfred has announced plans to close 132 betting shops across the UK, putting around 600 jobs at risk, as it cites rising gambling taxes and increasing business costs as reasons for the major restructuring.
A charity supporting people living with, or at risk of, heart disease has received a £9,180 donation thanks to a fundraising golf day organised by Wain Homes.
Warrington Youth Zone has announced the continuation of support from its Founder Patron, the New Balance Foundation, with a donation that will strengthen the charity’s sports provision.
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols is encouraging all residents to respond to a Government survey on a new law to close dodgy shops for up to 12 months.
A new county-wide awards programme has been launched to celebrate the people, projects and organisations helping nature thrive across Cheshire and Warrington.
THE River Mersey was transformed into a vibrant arena of colour, camaraderie, and intense competition on Sunday as Warrington Rowing Club hosted the annual St Rocco’s Hospice Dragon Boat Race.
Bents Garden & Home is celebrating success with two prestigious and widely respected awards, both providing the perfect start to a landmark year as the family-owned and run business prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2027.
Let’s set the scene: a passenger has just cleared security, their phone is tucked away, and they’ve got the best part of an hour and a half to kill before boarding. There’s no scrolling, no skipping an ad, no muting a video, just a terminal full of screens, posters and lounges with little else to vie for their attention.
A new Warrington home support service, Ann’s Gentle Hands, has officially launched to transform how elderly and vulnerable adults experience care in their own homes.
National social care charity Making Space, which is headquartered in Allen Street, Warrington, is celebrating the achievements of its colleagues after recognising outstanding staff and volunteers from across the country at its annual Colleague Awards 2026.
